This post is a long time coming since my friends from Tatarstan were here at the end of March, but times have been busy. Anyway, look at the truly amazing plate they gave me! I didn’t know that capybaras were so popular in Tatarstan. But of course we are; to know us is to love us. The capy in the center is brilliant, but the design on the rim is also very unique. It is a traditional Tatar pattern. Really beautiful. Continue reading “Return of the Tatars” »

You might not know this, but I have friends from all over the world! Well, not exactly. I have friends from North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. This makes me happy! But I don’t have any friends from Antarctica, this makes me sad.

Look at me! I had my first stalker come to visit. Her name is Martha. Of course, she was really a stalker of Garibaldi but she has managed to squeeze some extra affection out for me. She came all the way from California. She says it was to “visit family.” Whatever. We all know what the truth is. Continue reading “My First Stalker!” »